Black Slip Wasp vs Muslin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Muslin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Diaphora mendica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
Muslin Moth
A sexually dimorphic moth where males are dark smoky grey and females are pure white with black spots. The contrast between sexes is striking.
Did You Know?
Males and females look so different they were once classified as separate species.